Database Architects pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for database architects is $62.50 an hour ($130,000 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($139,500). South Carolina ranks 30th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for database architects in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.53 | $84,300 |
| 25% of workers | $47.89 | $99,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.50 | $130,000 |
| 75% of workers | $76.84 | $159,830 |
| 90% of workers | $88.32 | $183,700 |
Database Architects pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $153,240 | 0 |
| Columbia | $135,790 | 240 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $129,640 | 170 |
| Spartanburg | $128,290 | 60 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $121,610 | 250 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for database architects
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $129,450 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $52,080 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $98,280 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,260 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $92,520 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $76,790 |
| Computer Network Architects | $134,990 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $97,500 |
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